Thursday, April 27, 2006

MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES

As I had a need to bake cookies and I wanted to use the macadamia nuts which were sitting in my cupboard since weeks, I found this "Macadamia nut cookie" recipe on a very interesting Malaysian food site called Kuali. Actually, it is a creation of the cookbook writer and food culumnist Amy Beh.

Needless to say that those cookies were fabulously yummy and very successful!!!

They had a very pleasant honey taste, a beautiful golden brown colour and a unique nutty flavor that the coconut and macadamia nuts conferred beautifully.

Macadamia nuts have a very interesting aroma and terxture that is quite different from other nuts; sweet, delicate, not overpowering and very creamy (they contain 80% monounsaturated fat!). These nuts are very good for your health (against cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart-attacks and cancer) and will give you full satisfaction to your demanding palate...

These "Macadamia nut cookies" were really fine, crunchy and I will bake them again for sure. So, if you are looking for a healthy treat, do try this recipe!...

Remarks:Before chopping the nuts, I lightly roasted them in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F).I baked the cookies for about 15 minutes.Store in an airtight container.Serving suggestions:Those cookies are ideal when served together with tea or coffee.(Macadamia Nuts -Pic by www.directoalpaladar.com)

IVONNE: Thanks for the kind comment (I try my best to take acceptable pictures with the camera I have...). Yes, they are very fine nuts. In any case, all nuts are good when used to make cakes, cookies, etc...